Originally Posted by: RazboThis is true enough! I am making a distinction between learning theory and reading musical score,

And, actually, I DIDN'T really make that distinction in my answer. I was more talking about theory than just reading score when I mentioned "relationships" of music. Chords, triads, intervals, etc. Personally, I really think any musician playing any instrument (including voice) should at least be able to READ music. Not even the fancy stuff. But, to look at a note on the staff and say, "that's a G#", and to know time signature and tempo...

Again, this is just my opinion, but being a musician and not being able to do at least that to me would be like....being a literary critic and not being able to read. Sure, you can have someone read it TO you and do your job, but...